Square Naming
Upcoming Public Board Meetings for Comment on Square Names
DATE | TIME / LOCATION | BOARD | DESCRIPTION |
July 18, 2023 | 5:00PM Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm St, Savannah, GA 31401
| Park and Tree Commission Review | The Park and Tree Commission will review applications, hear public comment, and approve a recommendation for Savannah City Council. |
August 3rd, 2023 | 3:00PM Metropolitan Planning Commission 110 E State St, Savannah, GA 31401 | Historic Site and Monument Commission Review | Historic Site and Monument Commission (HSMC) will review applications, hear public comment, and approve a recommendation for Savannah City Council. |
August 24, 2023 | 6:30pm Savannah City Hall 2 East Bay Street, Savannah GA 31402 | Savannah City Council | Savannah City Council will consider the recommendations received from Park and Tree and HSMC, hear public comment, and vote on a name for the square. |
All naming submittals have been reviewed and 15 applications will be moving forward in the process.
The public can review all the applications below and provide feedback on the potential names by email.
Click the links below to review the applications submitted to the City.
Complete Applications to Name the Square at Abercorn and East Wayne Streets | ||
Proposed Name | Name of Applicant | Link to Application |
Abbott Square | Martha Keber | |
Aspasia Cruvellier Mirault, 1800-1857 | Jack White | |
Casey Square | Andrew Jones | |
Creek Square | Angel Brayboy | |
Deveaux Square | Rita Fuller-Yates | |
George Leile Square | Leroy Pace, Jr. | |
Hostess City of the South Square | Robert H. Fennell, Jr. | |
Leo Center Square | Tony Center | |
Major Clayton Carpenter Square | Jon Ternstrom | |
Musgrove Square | Guinevere Waite | |
Susie King Taylor Square | Susie King Taylor Center for Jubilee, Inc. | |
The Seven Sisters | Sandy Keck Everette | |
Wesley Square | Judy Bradley | |
W. W. Law Square | Albert Oetgen |
Date | Item | Description |
March 28- May 15, 2023 | Applications Accepted | Applicants can submit applications for consideration. |
May 15, 2023, 11:59 pm | Applications Deadline* | No application will be accepted after May 15, 2023 at 11:59 pm. |
May 1- June 1, 2023 | Staff Review | Municipal Archives and the Park and Tree Department will review applications for accuracy and criteria outlined within Article E. |
June 2023 | Public Meeting | Public Meeting to update process and present applications received. |
July 2023 | Park and Tree Commission Review | The Park and Tree Commission will review applications, hear public comment, and approve a recommendation for Savannah City Council. |
August 2023 | Historic Site and Monument Commission Review | Historic Site and Monument Commission (HSMC) will review applications, hear public comment, and approve a recommendation for Savannah City Council. |
August- September 2023 | Savannah City Council | Savannah City Council will consider the recommendations received from Park and Tree and HSMC, hear public comment, and vote on a name for the square. |
*After the application deadline, staff will contact the applicants regarding next steps.
All applications or questions regarding the process should be submitted by email.